Gale Ann Lombardi

Gale Ann Lombardi, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Born in Bethlehem on March 1, 1953, she was the daughter of John and Ann E. (Maurer) Persa.

Gale lived a life defined by care for others and took deep pride in her role as a caregiver, offering love, compassion, and support to those in need. In her passing, she was able to give the gift of life through organ donation, a meaningful reflection of her caring spirit. Gale was also a former small business owner in Bethlehem, where she contributed meaningfully to her local community.

Gale will be deeply missed by her mother, Ann E. Persa; her children, Aubrey and Jeffrey Kenny; her daughter-in-law, Cindy Kenny; her grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jr., Jude, and Jensyn Kenny; and her brother, Jeffrey Persa. She was preceded in death by her father, John Persa, and her beloved son, Zachery Lombardi.

Services will be held privately at a later date in May. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Easterseals (www.easterseals.com (http://www.easterseals.com/)). Online condolences may be shared at www.connellfuneral.com (http://www.connellfuneral.com/).